MICHELE L. KENNETT

Experienced educational administrator with 17 years of driving student success through innovative program development and data-driven leadership. Proven track record in creating district-wide initiatives to enhance academic outcomes and social-emotional learning. Specialized in special education services, SEL programming, and establishing collaborative partnerships to advance student achievement. Strong foundation in school administration and leadership, fostering a positive learning environment and supporting staff and students. Emphasis on team collaboration, adaptability to changing needs, with skills in conflict resolution and curriculum development.

• Principal Residency Network (PRN) - Center for Leadership & Educational Equity
• Applied Behavioral Analysis Certificate - Purdue University
• SEL Strategies Certificate - Yale University (Rhode Island Cohort)
• Restorative Practices Certificate - Youth Restoration Project
• Science of Reading Proficiency - Rhode Island Department of Education
• Wilson Language Training - Wilson Language Training Corporation

• Program Innovation & Leadership
• First-ever SEL Coach in district history: Spearheaded development and implementation of district-wide Choose Love Program, achieving measurable improvements in student behavior and school climate across all grade levels.
• Executive Functioning Program Pioneer: Championed creation and three-year rollout of Executive Functioning and Anxiety Programs for middle school students, expanding from pilot with 7th grade to full implementation across all middle school grades.
• Professional Development Leadership: Design and deliver meaningful professional development opportunities for staff while providing ongoing support to all teachers, staying current with educational compliance issues and best practices.
• Academic Excellence: Successfully completed the Center for Leadership & Educational Equity's intensive, two-year Principal Residency Network (PRN) program for building administrator preparation while also completing a Master of Education at Johnson & Wales University with a 4.0 GPA and maintaining full-time employment.
• Administrative Leadership: Currently serving as Assistant Principal with comprehensive oversight of daily operations, personnel evaluation, special education compliance, and stakeholder relations, recognized for building exceptional collaborative relationships across the school community.
• Labor Relations Excellence: Successfully collaborate with Coventry Teachers' Alliance representatives to negotiate meaningful policy implementations, building trust-based collegial relationships and supporting building needs.
• Special Education Leadership: Oversee all 504 plans and facilitate comprehensive special education meetings from initial referrals through annual IEP reviews and manifestation meetings, demonstrating extensive regulatory knowledge and student-centered advocacy.

• Novice Principal Induction Network
• Statewide SEL Committee, RIDE
• Statewide Math Instruction for Students with Disabilities Committee, RIDE
• National Society of Leadership and Success